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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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knghifi
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GL mac48025

After ~30 hours, 4 MC-0.5's are settling nicely.    No darkness or hardness following day after break in with TVs for 100 hours.

All I can say is WOW!   It's like turbo charger kicked in and everything explodes in all direction.   Sound stage expanded in all directions, trailing notes lingers and lingers ..., more decay, improved separation between lyrics, more air ... so far all positives.   Going from 2 to 6 is more dramatic than initial 2.

How many do you have 68pete??   I can't imagine SQ adding another 22.   Yikes!  Is there a law of diminishing returns to this madness?   

I'm going to add 2 new PCs from wall to Weizhis Wed so going to enjoy my system for a while before adding more MC-0.5s.   Highly Recommended!

68pete
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Hi knghifi
Happy to hear your new MC O5s are working out great for you. AT 28 i have not hit the wall of no diminishing returns. At 13 on my amp power line and another 15 on the line that feeds my front end, there has been no disappointment yet. I believe that at last years Newport Audio show Rick had 24 on one power  line. There is no cure for the madness and i will be adding more later.
Enjoy Pete
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romazicon
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New review of HFC's Trinity Helix headphone module.  Pretty much my experience as well:

https://audiobacon.net/2017/03/16/high-fidelity-cables-trinity-helix-review/
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mac48025
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My CT-1 IC update after three days. Thankfully I knew it was going to take some time for these IC's to establish their magnetic effect as they were rather pedestrian the first two days. Not bad, but certainly no better than the Cerious GE IC's they replaced. Well, that really changed starting last night. I was only half listening as I was playing the Cowboy Junkies. I love how this cd is miked and recorded and the CT-1 was revealing everything in its full glory. The cymbals sounded more natural with longer decay than ever, that's what initially caught my attention. I started really listening and was struck by how natural Margo's voice sounded. The guitars seemed to be in the room. A blacker background allowed more details to emerge. While imaging isn't super important to me I was enjoying the separation of the musicians in a way I had not heard before. At the end of the cd when the performers put their instruments down and are talking I was able to discern words and background sounds much more clearly than ever. 

 I doubt that the cables have inserted their full effect into my system yet but they are already something special. Thanks to all those that advocated a High Fidelity IC/ Cerious GE SC combination......its stellar. Lastly, the Cerious GE IC's are very good but in conjunction with the GE speake cables are a bit too laid back for my liking. The CT-1's add some sparkle and detail without any harsh artifacts.
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ddraudt
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Mac48025, Hi Mac - sounds like you are having fun with High Fidelity stuff!!
On the MC-0.5s. To me they sounded better at the wall then in any power distribution box. I have a dozen at the wall for one dedicated line
using 3 way splitters. I add 4 at a time and each time I liked the improvement of veils lifted and more life entering.
Thanks for describing you experiences!!
Cheers D
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